Pakistan desires good ties with neighbours, says Sharif

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IANS Islamabad
Last Updated : Feb 24 2016 | 5:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan was pursuing good relations with all its neighbours, including India, as mutual cooperation was vital for the socio-economic uplift of both the countries.

He was speaking to Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale who called on Sharif here at the Prime Minister House.

Sharif extended a very warm welcome to the newly appointed Indian High Commissioner and expressed confidence that he would work to bring the two countries closer.

The Indian high commissioner and the premier exchanged views on Pakistan-India bilateral relations.

Bambawale thanked the prime minister and expressed hope that his role would be beneficial in normalisation and strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.

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First Published: Feb 24 2016 | 5:10 PM IST

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